I dabble with photography for several years, but after a while my film cameras started to collect dust in the basement. As film started to wane in popularity, and I was in need of a little extra cash for some other interests, I decided to sell all of my film equipment.
A few years ago, the photography bug bit me again so I invested in a good digital SLR camera. My camera of choice these days is a Nikon D40x. The Nikon is what I use when I want to take really nice photos, especially when I want to take some action photos at the Bowie Baysox games.
The one thing about the DSLR camera and the lenses is that it is a little bit on the bulky side. It isn't something that I can have with me all the time. For that reason, I have been in the market for a smaller, point and shoot type digital camera. This weekend, I think I have found what I have been looking for.
I was out running errands yesterday and decided to stop by Best Buy to look for a camera. Being on the frugal side (maybe even cheap side) I wanted to find a quality camera, but I wanted to keep the cost below $100. As luck would have it, they were having a clearance sale on a Nikon Coolpix S300 for half price, only $75.
It is a 12 megapixel point and shoot camera, and unlike a Nikon I looked at a few weeks ago which used AA batteries, has a rechargeable lithium ion battery It is small enough to fit easily in my back pocket. I also got a rather small camera bag that could attach to my belt if needed. Best of all, it's a Nikon.
I am really looking forward to using this camera on an everyday basis. There are just so many times when I wish I had my camera. The D40x is just too much to lug around all the time, unless I am planning a day of photography. The Coolpix is perfect for it. On Saturday night, my wife and I have a dinner/fundraiser to attend. The Coolpix will be with us.
Alas, I knew it would only be a matter of time before Ashton Kutcher got to you. In all fairness, though, you did resist longer than I thought you would.
ReplyDeletehad I even thought about Ashton Kutcher and his commercials, I never would have bought it.
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